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Man shot in his leg

MADAME ESTATE--A Madame Estate man was shot in his leg early Monday, but he doesn't know why, police said.
A patrol went to Paradise Island Road, but the man had already gone to St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC). Police found F.A. in the hospital receiving treatment for a bullet wound to his left leg.
A. told officers he had been shot in his car while leaving his house on Grenada Drive. The gunman fired at least three shots at the car, police spokesman Inspector Ricardo Henson said.
"He could not see where these shots were coming from, or who was shooting at him. The victim also stated that he had no idea who and for what reason anyone would want to shoot him," he said.
Investigators found three bullets lodged in the car's body. Police have seized the car while investigating.

Jacoba: Brooks Tower drew many ‘out of the darkness’

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Muslim cleric al-Faisal denied entry to Gordon House debate

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Obama outlines strategy to boost exports

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President lobbied on black unemployment, immigration

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Billionaire Pinera takes power as strong earthquake jolt Chile

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Myanmar lets Suu Kyi's party reopen offices

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BP to pay Devon $7 billion for Brazil, GOM and Azeri fields

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American judge rules for Chevron in Ecuador case

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New mother

New mother

Dear Queenie,

Recently at a family gathering my sister-in-law offered me some store-bought baby food she was feeding her ...

Civil servants are voters too

Dear Editor,

The civil servants and schoolteachers should have received their cost-of-living adjustment per January 2010....

Alexander contemplates retirement after fight

Alexander contemplates retirement after fight

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Alexander...

Liverpool slump to defeat at Lille, Hamburg win

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Glenn Close has genes mapped

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Pink Floyd wins court battle with EMI label

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Kids Regatta

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By Onicia Muller

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ATCs: Conducting an aerial symphony

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